as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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Recent Examples of vigilance
Sheriff’s officials stressed the importance of community vigilance.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But that kind of maintenance requires vigilance and perhaps even public pressure.
—Dylan Scott, Wired News, 23 Aug. 2025
That is why Athena Security’s AI platform provides a second layer of vigilance, monitoring for threats, managing alerts, and logging compliance across teams.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
McKee could live his life — with vigilance.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But that kind of maintenance requires vigilance and perhaps even public pressure.
—Dylan Scott, Wired News, 23 Aug. 2025
That is why Athena Security’s AI platform provides a second layer of vigilance, monitoring for threats, managing alerts, and logging compliance across teams.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
McKee could live his life — with vigilance.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vigilance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vigilance
Noun
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The show, now in its sixth year, has become an important date on the calendar for watch lovers and the trade alike, and stands as the most inclusive show based on new introductions from the 66 participating brands.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An article previously shared by Newsweek explains that cats' sleeping postures can communicate comfort, alertness, or even stress.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Depending on your tolerance, this could be too much—or just the right amount—to help increase alertness.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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